Chris Byrd v James Bonecrusher Smith

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  1. Eye of Timaeus

    Eye of Timaeus Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I think this will be similar to the Bonecrusher v Bruno fight with Smith stopping Byrd late. Thoughts?
     
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    ideafix12 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Byrd ud
     
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    Byrd was very good against punchers. Smith was not quite fast enough to corner him. He was always an old fighter even when he started. Byrd is smiths nightmare opponent. Smith can beat people who could beat Byrd (like Bruno) but couldn’t beat Byrd.
     
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    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    Bryd by decision, he'd make Smith look even more ancient.
     
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  5. Bonecrusher

    Bonecrusher Lineal Champion Full Member

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    Much like Tony Tubbs boxed circles around Smith Byrd would as well. Smith has freaky power and is as strong as an Ox, unfortunately he’s slow as hell and robotic and has to really get you drunk to tee off and throw effective combos. I’ll take Byrd to feint him out of position all night and avoid the power while pecking away with shots to pile up the points.
     
    Bonecrusher, Apr 2, 2020
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